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Frericks Wins First Runner-up at the South Dakota State Snow Queen Festival By: Haley Grandpre

Four Northwestern high school girls had many girls. This experience will definitely the wonderful opportunity to compete in help me in life,” Schnoor said. the South Dakota State Snow Queen held NW also sent two wonderful young girls in Aberdeen at the Civic Theatre. Freshman to compete in the talent act. On the day Klarysaa Schnoor represented NW in the of the junior snow queen contest, junior Junior Snow Queen Festival on Jan. 4, and Christine Morgan and sophomore Madison senior Kalen Frericks represented NW in Styles tried out in front of the judges. the Senior Snow Queen Festival the fol- The judges then determined who would lowing week. Two others competed in the move on to the actual Snow Queen talent. talent portion. Morgan did not make it past the tryout, “It was a very unique experience and an but Styles did. That night at junior snow honor to represent the Northwestern com- queen, Styles performed in front of a huge munity. I was very shocked and grateful audience. She performed her same song to receive first runner-up. I would like to she sang at the local snow queen, “Famous thank the Plains Lions Club for sending me in a Small Town.” Styles did not place but and the community for helping put together was glad she had the chance to do what she my basket and giving me support through- loves most. out,” Frericks said. “I was very shocked and honored to Frericks received first runner-up behind make the top 5. There was a lot of great Miss Ipswich. Schnoor did not place, but competition in my division,” Styles said. was just happy she had the wonderful Senior Kalen Frericks represented the opportunity. Northwestern community at the South Dakota “It was great having to interact with so Senior State Snow Queen as First Runner-up.

Sophomore Madison Stlyes performed “Famous Freshman Klarysaa Schnoor represented her Junior Christine Morgan performed in front of in a Small Town” at the Sout Dakota Junior Northwestern class during the South Dakota the judges the day of South Dakota Junior State State Snow Queen in front of the crowd. Junior State Snow Queen. Snow Queen held in Aberdeen. Page 2 NEWS Febuary 2014

Eighth-graders Sadie Four Make Middle Vander Wal and Peyton Groft will represent School All-State Band NW at the middle By: Katie Myers school all-state band performance in Pierre Feb. 28 to March 1. Eighth-graders Sadie in order to have the chance Vander Wal and Peyton to be selected to the all- Groft and sixth-grad- state band. ers Cassidy Frericks and The students will spend a Miranda Thorson made couple days practicing sev- middle school all-state band. eral different songs. This The event will be held Feb. marks the third straight 28 to March 1 in Pierre. year for Vander Wal. To be chosen for the great honor that is middle school all-state band, the students Peterson Designs for must prove their skills by sending in a recording of their performance. The Women in Science recording consists of three By: Haley Grandpre to four long scales and a short, challenging song Junior Jordon Peterson represented the local excerpt that none of the stu- science department when she submitted her dents have seen or practiced Women in Science Design. We will find out before. The students have to have been able to repeat some time around March 11 who the winner the scales almost flawlessly is. The design will put on T-shirts, and also the along with the smaller song winner gets an iPad mini. Sixth-graders Cassidy Frericks and Miranda Thorsan will represent Northwestern at the Middle School All-State Band festival. Northwestern Area Preschool Screening Held in March

The Northwestern Area The screening includes all can help alleviate health only if appointments are ments have been received, School District will be children who will be in the or educational problems, made in advance through letters will be sent to each screening children who will 2014-2015 Kindergarten which may develop during the school. family of who has called be three years old on or class. a child’s education. This is a FREE service and made an appointment before March 17, 2014, or Children will be screened As part of the school’s provided by the school dis- to verify their time slot for five years old on or before in gross and fine motor skills, “Child Identification trict. The screenings take March 17. Sept. 1, 2014. Any four general concepts, com- Project,” HEARTLAND approximately 45 minutes. If you know of a family year olds that were not munications skills, vision HANDS OF BIRTH TO If you are interested in who is unaware of the date screened last year are also and hearing. Additionally, THREE CONNECTIONS, having your child screened, for this screening, please encouraged to be screened the county nurse will be Rich Jankord, will be avail- please contact Jessica share this information or at this time. The screening available to give general able on the testing date to Halvorson at 887-3467 x110 contact the office at the will take place on Monday, physical examinations to screen children who are between 7:30 a.m. and 4 number given. Thank you! March 17, 2014, in the the upcoming kindergar- younger than three years p.m. (at least 10 days before Northwestern Elementary ten class members. Early of age upon request. Mr. the screening) to make an addition. identification of difficulties Jankord will be available appointment. After appoint- Page 3 NEWS Febuary 2014 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NHS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Jan. 13, 2014 Student of the Month By: Haley Grandpre . 130 students at HATS took the National Career Readiness test, 11 percent were in the top gold category and 30 percent were in the next silver category.

. Aberdeen applied for a 2 million dollar grant to build a new Tech Academy. Plans are still being finalized. If approved, the academy will be built on the cam- pus of Aberdeen Central and will be run by Aberdeen Central. Area schools will be able to send students to the academy for a tuition fee. If this happens, HATS will be dissolved.

. Responsibility is the character counts trait of the month. Students are asked to wear green shirts on Mondays.

. STAR testing will be done in the elementary next week. It is a comput- er-based test that monitors reading levels.

. Thank you to the Brentford Legion Auxiliary for purchasing a new flag and stand for the superintendent’s office.

. Thank you to the NW Community Foundation for the donation for the 20 banquet tables. Senior Nick Wood received the January student of the month. . The Math Counts team will go to Simmons on Wednesday, Jan. 15 for a com- His parents are Steben and Rene Wood. His siblings are Zach, petition. Hunter and Seth. “He is a hard worker, but he is the goofiest kid I know,” . Accepted resignations from Ray Sauerwein, Roylene Heidenreich and Sandy junior Halle Sieve said. Bierman. Wood’s activities include football, science bowl, FBLA and 4-H. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, hanging out with . The board reviewed the attendance policy and would like to find out what friends, blowing stuff up and taking care of his cattle. His other schools have for attendance policies. role models are a multitude of people who have made him who he is today. Wood’s favorite class is AP biology, which . Amended the early retirement policy to be more specific on retirement dates. he takes online. Nick’s future plans are to get a fellowship in anesthesiology. . School board election date was set for June 17, 2014. There will be one posi- His favorite quote is “No” from Rosa Parks. His most tion available for election/re-election. embarrasing moment is pretty much every time he goes out in public. . Congratulations to Kalen Frericks for being named First Runner-up at the “Nick is an incredibly intelligent young man. His level of State Snow Queen Festival. intelligence is most evident in his choice to attend the Uni- versity of South Dakota next year,” AP English teacher Mrs. . Congratulations to Student of the Month – Nick Wood Nora Groft said. . Next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, Page 4 News Febuary 2014 Question: Of What Fear is Oneirophobia? By: Rachel Rausch and Kate Finley

Actual Answer: C- DREAMS Mrs. Jolinda Finley says, “Oneirophobia is the fear of the number or being first.” Mr. Scott Boone says, “Oneirophobia is the fear of being close to something.”

2014 Northwestern High School Honor Roll for the Second Quarter

Names appear alphabetically

Freshmen: Straight A: Josie Clemens; A: Derek Boekelheide and Darby Duncan.

Sophomores: Straight A: Andrea Rausch and Madison Styles; A: Rachael Boekelheide, Kirstin Borge, Kate Finley and Elizabeth Heidenreich; B: Cameron Bohl, Allison Braun, Abigail Fischbach, Darienne Frericks, Quinn Girdeen, Isaac Groft, Kaylee Hoellein, Cody Lefforge, Rachel Raus- ch, Chance Sale, Logan Schentzel and Codi Sparling.

Juniors: Straight A: Halle Sieve; A: Jordon Peterson and Corbin Smith; B: Haley Grandpre, Hans Leonhardt, Christine Morgan, Tessa Rush, Julia Sparling and Kennedi Sparling.

Seniors: Straight A: Kristie Bade, Jeanna Duncan, Kalen Frericks, Jacob Heidenreich, Paige Metzinger, Schyler Sattler, Alyssa Steward and Nick Wood; A: Madison Hahler; B: Torey Beardemphl, Tyler Carda, Nathan Frericks and Donna Harmon. Page 5 Sports Febuary 2014 Girls Start Basketball Season with a Tough Schedule By: Isaac Groft

Junior Kennedi Sparling Junior Julia Sparling looks Junior Jordon Peterson Junior Hannah Palmer Freshman Josie Clemens shoots a free throw. to drive against her defend- drives to the hoop on a fast drives to the basket in drives past her opponent er in a home game. break against Sully Buttes. hopes of scoring. using her arm. Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Falls to Defeats the Loses to Sully Backs Down to Falls Short to Roncalli Knights Buttes the Monarchs Miller The Northwestern The Northwestern The Northwestern The Northwestern Miller defeated Wildcats girls’ basketball Wildcats defeated the Wildcats fell to the No. Wildcats lost to the No. 1 Northwestern on Dec. team lost its season opener Aberdeen Christian 2 ranked Sully Buttes ranked Warner Monarchs 21, 68-71. Junior Jordon to the Roncalli Cavaliers Knights on Dec. 11, Chargers on Dec. 14, on Dec. 19, 28-75. Peterson led in scoring on Dec. 9, 48-43. Junior 63-12. Junior Jordon 21-69. Junior Jordon Freshman Darby Duncan with 13 points. Freshman Jordon Peterson led the Peterson led in scoring Peterson led the team’s led the team’s 25 points Darby Duncan and junior team’s scoring with 15 with 12 points. Freshman 21 points with 11. Junior with eight. Freshman Josie Julia Sparling each had points. Freshman Josie Josie Clemens and junior Julia Sparling led the Clemens, eighth-grader three assists out of the Clemens led in assists Kennedi Sparling led the team’s four assists with Addison Sparling and team’s eight. Peterson led with three out of seven. team’s 15 assists with four two. Peterson led in Duncan each had one in rebounding with nine of Peterson led in rebounding apiece. Sparling led the rebounding with nine assist. Junior Jordon the team’s 52. Freshman with 14 of the team’s 42. Wildcats’ rebounding with of the Wildcats’ 48. Peterson led the team in Josie Clemens had five of Clemens had four of the five out of the team’s 32. Freshman Darby Duncan rebounding with seven out the Wildcats’ 16 steals. team’s eight steals. Sophomore Kirstin Borge had three steals. of 30. Duncan led the with and eighth-grader Peyton Groft led the team’s 27 three steals. steals with five apiece.

Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Defeated by Loses to Takes Loss Waverly/South Faulkton to Hitchcock/ Shore Tulare Northwestern lost to Faulkton on Jan. 7, 42-43. Northwestern lost to Northwestern fell to Junior Jordon Peterson Hitchcock/Tulare on Jan. Waverly-South Shore on led in scoring with 14 9, 39-58. Freshman Josie Jan. 2, 38-54. Freshman points. Sophomore Kaylee Clemens led the team with Josie Clemens led in scor- Hoellein led with two 13 points. Eighth-grader ing with 14 of the team’s of the team’s six assists. Addison Sparling led with 38 points. Freshman Eighth-grader Addison two assists. Sophomore Darby Duncan and Sparling led in rebound- Kaylee Hoellein led Clemens each had two ing with 11 out of the with nine out of the 41 assists of the Wildcats’ Wildcats’ 59. Peterson rebounds. Clemens had Junior Jordon Peterson Eighth-grader Addi seven. Sophomore Kaylee had five of the team’s 18 seven out of the team’s 17 shoots a free throw. Sparling pauses on a dead Hoellein led in rebounding steals. steals. ball. with 10 of the team’s 46. Duncan also led in steals with five. Page 6 Sports Febuary 2014 Wildcats Keep Working Toward Success By: Isaac Groft

Freshman Darby Duncan Junior Haley Grandpre Sophomore Kirstin Borge Sophomore Maddie Styles Junior Julia Sparling shoots looks to pass the ball inside looks to pass the ball to her drives past her defender to cuts to get open. the ball from three-point to the post. open teammate. the corner. range. Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Competes Falls to Takes Loss to Falls to Potter Gets Closer to in Redfield Sisseton Ipswich Tigers County Warner Northwestern fell to Northwestern fell to Northwestern was Northwestern fell to Classic Sisseton on Jan. 14, Ipswich on Jan. 17, defeated by Potter Warner on Jan. 23, Northwestern fell to 48-61. Freshman Josie 62-54. Freshman Josie County on Jan. 20, 36-63. Freshman Josie McLaughlin on Jan. 11, Clemens led in scoring Clemens led in scor- 54-85. Freshman Darby Clemens led in scoring 70-74. Junior Jordon with 13 points. Eighth- ing with 16 points. Duncan led in scoring with nine points. Eighth- Peterson led in scoring grader Addison Sparling Eighth-grader Addison with 14 points. Junior grader Addison Sparling with 26 points. Eighth- and Clemens each had Sparling and junior Julia Sparling had four had three of the team’s grader Addison Sparling three assists out of 11. Jordon Peterson each of the team’s 10 assists. seven assists. Junior led with five assists out Junior Jordon Peterson had two assists of the Junior Jordon Peterson Jordon Peterson led in of seven. Peterson led led in rebounding with team’s nine. Sparling led led in rebounding with rebounding with six. in rebounding with 19 10 of the Wildcats’ 35. with 12 rebounds of the seven out of 33. Sparling Freshman Josie Clemens of the team’s 57. Junior Sparling and Clemens Wildcats’ 44. Peterson also led in steals with led in steals with four of Julia Sparling led in each had three steals out also led in steals with four of the Wildcats’ 12. the Wildcats’ nine. steals with three of the of the team’s 10. four out of 10. Wildcats’ eight.

The Northwestern girls’ basketball team huddles together during a time out to re-group Eighth-grader Addison Junior Jordon Peterson trys and focus on the next play during a home basketball game in Mellette. Sparling drives to the to get position to get an hoop as her coach watch- offensive rebound. Page 7 Sports Febuary 2014 Boys’ Basketball Team Picks up First Win of the Season By: Julia Sparling

Junior Corbin Smith shoots Sophomore Ethan Bauer Sophomore Isaac Groft Freshman Derek Sophomore Hunter Lerew a free throw. drives to the hoop. squares up to shoot the Boekelheide drives to the pulls up to shoot the jump pumpkin. hoop. shot. Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Falls to Sully Defeats Defeated by the Falls to Eureka/ Falls to Buttes Emunds Monarchs Bowdle Waverly/South The Sully Buttes The Northwestern The Eureka/Bowdle Shore Chargers dominated the Central Wildcats fell to the Patriots took down the The Northwestern The Waverly/South floor with a 79-49 win Warner Monarchs on Dec. Northwestern Wildcats Wildcats traveled to face Shore Coyotes defeated over the Northwestern 19 after a 25-75 loss. The with a 31-68 defeat on off against the Edmunds the Northwestern Wildcats Wildcats on Dec. 14. The Wildcats struggled to put Dec. 28. The leading Central Raiders on Dec. in a 32-56 victory Jan. 2. leading scorers for the points on the board, but scorers consisted of soph- 17. Finishing the game The Wildcats’ points were Wildcats included junior sophomore Isaac Groft led omore Hunter Lerew with a 58-35 victory, the all over the board that Corbin Smith with 18 the team in scoring with with 12, junior Corbin Wildcats found their first night; every player who points and freshman Derek nine points. Groft also Smith with seven and win. Leading scorer, soph- entered the game scored. Boekelheide with 17 lead the team that night senior Tyler Carda with omore Isaac Groft, scored The leading scorer was points. Shooting 61 per- with eight rebounds, fol- seven. Lerew also lead 12 points with junior sophomore Hunter Lerew cent from the 3-point line, lowed closely by senior in rebounds with five, Corbin Smith and fresh- with 10 points. Lerew also Smith had four 3-point Tyler Carda with seven. and was followed close- man Derek Boekelheide led in rebounds with nine field goals, Boekelheide Junior Corbin Smith led ly by freshman Derek following close behind while junior Corbin Smith had three and sophomore the team in assists with Boekelheide and sopho- with 10 points apiece. had eight. Sophomore Isaac Groft had one. three. more Isaac Groft with four Derek Boekelheide led the apiece. Smith also racked team in assists with six. up six assists. Page 8 Sports Febuary 2014 Boys’ Basketball Team Fights Tough Competition

By: Julia Sparling

Sophomore Logan Sophomore Nolan Peterson Senior Tyler Carda makes a Schentzel shoots the ball. looks to pass the ball to his move in the lane. teammates. Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Sophomores Cody Lefforge Junior Corbin Smith makes falls to the Defeated by Falls to Warner and Trey Bierman rebound a move to the hoop. Knights Miller Monarchs an offensive board. The Northwestern The Northwestern The Northwestern Wildcats played tough Wildcats got beat 41-90 Wildcats battled to the during the 42-90 loss to by the Miller Rustlers on end in a game against the Aberdeen Christian Jan. 18 after a hard-fought the Warner Monarchs Knights on Jan. 13. Senior game. The top scorers on Jan. 21, losing 43-56. Tyler Carda led the team consisted of junior Corbin Definitely a highlight of in points with 11, junior Smith with 11, sophomore the year so far, the lead- Corbin Smith followed Isaac Groft with 10 and ing scorers consisted of closely with nine, fresh- sophomore Ethan Bauer senior Tyler Carda with man Derek Boekelheide with eight. Bauer led with 10, junior Corbin Smith with eight and sophomores three assists and both with nine, sophomore Hunter Lerew and Ethan sophomore Nolan Peterson Hunter Lerew with eight Bauer with five apiece. and senior Tyler Carda and freshman Derek Boekelheide led the team with one apiece. Boekelheide with six. in assists with five. Smith and Boekelheide tied in the assists column with two apiece.

Junior Corbin Smith makes Sophomore Ethan Bauer a fast break up the court. brings the ball up the court.

Sophomore Ethan Bauer Senior Tyler Carda makes shoots a free throw a move in the lane. The Northwestern boys’ basketball team huddles after the starting line ups are announced at a home game in Mellette. Page 9 Opinion Febuary 2014 Guys’ Pro/Con Pro: Chivalry By: Logan Schentzel Chivalry is when guys flowers and candy are Starting in grade school are aware of what’s one-sided. give something special given to girls all over is when it all started going on! Boys love to Everyone just needs to to a girl, and they give the world. High school with love notes and be in charge and make be nice and let the girl you something back. students give things on candy. decisions. Girls should know that they appre- Chivalry can be great holidays. Holidays is Girls want a guy not have to worry about ciate everything that is because boys just have the best time to give who can take care of that stuff. given. to do nice little things something to a special them. Guys should pay When giving gifts, Boys often get in trou- like opening doors and someone. on dates and take the boys should get gifts ble for not thanking girls whatnot, and girls go Chivalry is a great lead in the relationship. for girls; however, girls when they do return the crazy for it. way to express your They should do it while should return the favor. favor. Beware! Thousands of cards, feelings for each other. they can before the girls Chivalry cannot be just Con: Chivalry By: Nolan Peterson Chivalry is when a care of them. The guy guy has to do every- does something wrong- becomes boring and boy does the nice stuff should do nice things thing. The guy should -guess what--we get in tiring. Relationships for girls when in a rela- for the girls, but when not do everything in the trouble! But if the girl should mean two peo- tionship or when the they do it too often, the relationship, the rela- does something wrong, ple going together to couple are about to get females get too use to tionship works both it’s like nothing ever make each other happy. into a relationship. being taking care of ways. Girls tend to happened. Guys need to be gen- Chivalry can be a and they think they do believe that the guy is Chivalry is a great tlemen and do stuff for good thing; boys open not need to do anything supposed to do every- thing, but if it does not the ladies, but the girls the doors for girls and for the males. thing without the girl go both ways after a can make the first move do nice things and take Girls believe that the caring and if the guy while, the relationship --guys like that, too. Guy Code By: Logan , Isaac and Nolan When you think cool-looking box Blow-Pop sucker, ple celebrate with flowers and a din- about Valentine’s with colored paper and it’s even better going out to eat and ner date, consider Day, most people and markers and when it comes from a movie plus flowers the floral section at put this holiday as an receiving a card and someone special. and candy and maybe Wal-Mart and talk to opportunity to give candy from each stu- While some people even an additional any of the Tri-Parish that special some- dent is how we all don’t enjoy cele- gift. If you’re doing Youth members for body in their life a started to learn about brating Valentine’s this, you’re trying to a ticket to their fan- gift to show their love the importance of giv- Day because they “buy” love and affec- tastic Valentine’s for them. Thousands ing. Another annu- don’t have a boy- tion. Remember that Supper. What says of cards, flowers and al event held at our friend or girlfriend, if you need to cel- romance more than candy are given to school is the Future the day can still be ebrate like this one dinner at church? guys and girls all Business Leaders a meaningful way year, you’ll more Valentine’s Day is a over the world. As of America sucker to express your feel- than likely be expect- day to bring a smile to a high school stu- giveaway. This is a ings for each other ed to do the same everyone’s faces and dent this holiday is a great fundraiser and as just friends. Even or more every year. to make a difference great way to express a great way for stu- if you don’t have a Your soul mate and by expressing your your feelings for dents to give their boyfriend or girl- a good friend would love and affection each other. Starting friends, classmates, friend, everyone has be perfectly happy for the guy or girl in grade school, the teachers and secret at least one friend. to receive a few of your dreams, and annual Valentine’s crushes a thoughtful Valentine’s Day can $.25 suckers from it doesn’t even need Day party has been gift without breaking get to be expensive, the Northwestern to break the bank in a highlight for many the bank. Everyone but it doesn’t need FBLA. If you feel order to do so. students. Making a enjoys receiving a to be. Some peo- like you still need Page 10 Opinion Febuary 2014 Girls’ Pro/Con Pro: Chivalry By: Maddie Styles Where have the days of go park the car, walk knowing the man is shown appreciation and could lead to another chivalry gone? I remem- nearest to the street to attentive to her. Women being made to feel safe date or more time to ber my grandpa telling avoid water splashing certainly benefit from and special. hang out. These small me stories of how they on them and most cer- these gestures by hav- Chivalry not only ben- gestures contribute to used to treat women tainly start their vehicle ing a warm vehicle, efits women but men, an ego boost, knowing compared to how they for them in the winter. not having their hair too. For instance, the the woman can be pro- are treated now. Back They did this all with- or makeup messed up woman is more than tected and appreciated then, men would hold out being asked. walking from place to likely going to want in the presence of men. doors open for women Many advantages place depending on the to go out on a date or The biggest advantage as they entered and left come from these differ- weather, and even dry hang out as friends of chivalry is knowing buildings, open their ent scenarios. Women clothes should a vehicle with a man she knows that someday children car door for them, take feel important when splash water on them. will take care of them. watching will learn and off their hat when they men put in the extra It’s not that women Men will earn massive follow in the same foot- entered a building, pay effort to do these ges- wouldn’t survive doing brownie points from steps, creating another on a date, drop them tures. It makes them these things on their her family by acting generation of young off at the door and then feel respected and safe own, but it is nice to be like a gentleman, which gentlemen. Con: Chivalry By: Cameron Bohl For women chival- guys are always doing as carrying their bags ry can be a bad thing things for the women, or opening the door for because some women the women feel almost them. Some men think like to be indepen- like they are being that chivalry will make dent. Sometimes, they “babied.” It is nice to a woman like you more. want to be left alone. A have someone do some- This is not always the woman can feel more thing nice for you every case. Some women find independent if she is once and while, but not it annoying that they the ones doing things all the time. are always being taken for herself instead of For men this can be a care of by men. There always having the guys bad thing because guys is a difference between do something for her. sometimes like making chivalry and being kind. Women can feel like women feel special. It A way to avoid the mix they have some power is an act of kindness to up between the two, be when they do things do things for women. kind and respectful to for themselves. When They can be as simple everyone. Page 11 Opinion Febuary 2014

Comic By: Kate Finley

In the Hallway By: Cameron Bohl

What’s your favorite thing about Valentine’s Day?

“My favorite thing about “My favorite thing about “My favorite thing about “My favorite thing about “My favorite thing about Valentine’s day is receiving Valentine’s day is getting to eat all Valentine’s day is sending and Valentine’s day is receiving Valentine’s day is receiving and eating chocolate,” freshman the chocolate that I buy my girl- receiving suckers at school large bouquets of flowers, having a beautiful bouquet of flowers Klaryssa Schnoor said. friend,” sophomore Hunter Lerew during the week,” junior Tessa my date paid for and receiving from my husband,” Mrs. Anne said. Rush said. big teddy bears,” senior Jacob Frericks said. Heidenreich said. In the Elementary By: Maddie Styles “Which high school student would you like to be your Valentine this year?”

“Maddie Styles because I “Paige Metzinger because “Alli Johnson because she’s “Abby Fischbach because “Jordon Peterson because like her hair and shirt,” kin- she was my babysitter,” my big sister,” second-grader she’s my sister and helps she is tall and can hit hard dergartner Teresa Melius first-grader Natalia Schipke Jevon Berry said. me sometimes and lets in volleyball and because said. said. me watch the TV down- she’s really good at basket- stairs,” third-grader Quinton ball,” fourth-grader Emma Fischbach said. Grandpre said. Page 12 Reviews Febuary 2014

Maverick’s Steak Joe Nichols By: Katie Myers

House Joe Nichols is an American country Nichols has many hit songs such as, By: Logan Schentzel music artist. Between 1996 and 2001, “Sunny and 75,” “Gimmie That Girl,” “I’ll If you’re looking for a but all other foods are very The service at Nichols held recording contracts with Wait For You” and “The Impossible.” place to eat out, I recom- flavorful and appealing to Maverick’s is excellent the Intersound and Giant labels. In 2002, Nichols married Heather Singleton in mend Maverick’s Steak the eye. with very attentive wait- he signed with universal South Records, 2007. Nichols is currently on tour. His House. Maverick’s is Maverick’s caters to any ers. The atmosphere is like which is now known as Show Dog- next concert will be held Saturday, Jan. 25 known as Aberdeen’s best crowd and often hosts pri- a sports bar with tons of Universal Music. at Edward Jones Dome in St Louis, Miss. steak place. Not only vate parties and company TVs with sports on various On Oct. 8, 2013, Nichols debuted his Nichols will be opening that night for are the steaks great, but holiday parties. Its loca- channels. There is also a new album, Crickets. Crickets is Nichols’ Gary Allan. Check out his music! Maverick’s also serves tion is great being part of more private area with a eighth studio album. great burgers, wings, the Dakota Events Center western type theme with chicken, fish and pasta (DEC) as well as attached wood-paneled walls, leath- dishes. Their food is per- to two of the newest hotels er chairs and pistol door fectly cooked and tastes in Aberdeen. If you are handles on the bathroom great. They are known for looking for a noon meal, doors. their steaks marinated with the restaurant offers a Maverick’s is an overall Jack Daniel’s sauce. It has noon buffet with a variety great pick for any type of a spicy kick to it with very of foods. As busy as the meal at any time of the tender and juicy steaks due restaurant is, seating is day. If you choose to eat to the quality cut of steak usually quick, and in the there, you won’t be disap- they start with. Not only summer, customers have pointed. Maybe give it a are the steaks seasoned the option to eat outside on try this Valentine’s Day! and cooked to perfection, the patio. Frozen By: Kate Finely The Mortal Instruments Disney welcomes another Princess into in an attempt keep everyone safe from her its family, a beautiful but “cursed” prin- magic. Convinced she is too dangerous to Series cess named Elsa. Princess Elsa was born be around, Elsa unknowingly places the with a powerful ability to create snow and village, her subjects and her sister in a By: Rachel Rausch ice, which if not controlled properly, can deathly blizzard. Anna must team up with Clary Fray is just 15 years ly as surprised that she movie or book they love be extremely dangerous. Elsa’s younger, Kristoff, a daring mountain man, on the old when her world turns can see them. The three involving either vampires adventurous sister, Anna, wanted only one grandest of journeys to find Elsa the Snow upside down. Within 24 reveal themselves as and werewolves, demons thing from her sister since they were chil- Queen and put an end to the icy spell. hours, she witnesses a Shadowhunters, a group and angels or other simi- dren; her love. Unfortunately, given Elsa’s Encountering Everest-like extremes, murder of a teenager by of people dedicated to lar creatures. “The Mortal “colder” nature, Anna was never able to mystical creatures and magic at every three other teenagers with destroying all the demons Instruments” series by connect with her sister. turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the ele- strange tattoos and weap- in the world. Before she Cassandra Clare features When Elsa begins to lose control of her ments in a race to save the kingdom from ons, her house is torn apart, knows it, Clary and her all of these creatures and abilities, she runs away into the mountains destruction. her mother kidnapped and best friend Simon are more. she is almost killed by a sucked into their world. These books are fast- demon. No one else can With the help of the paced and exciting see the teenagers who com- Shadowhunters, she sets with a side of romance. mitted the crime, and the out to find her mom. Clare’s books are nearly body of the victim disap- Along the way, she learns impossible to put down peared. about the world that the and will keep you up all Clary is surprised when Shadowhunters live in and night. Check out “City of she realizes no one else uncovers a truth about her- Bones,” the first book in can see these three teen- self. the series and get ready for agers, but they are equal- Everyone has at least one an exciting, new world.